by Attidiyage Don Shashika Iresh  , Bandunee C.L. Athapattu  , W.C.D. Kumari Fernando  , Jayantha T.B. Obeysekera  and Upaka Rathnayake

Received: 15 June 2026;  Published: 11 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2603031

This study developed future regional Intensity-Duration-Frequency curves for Sri Lanka using climate change scenarios to address the growing need for adaptive infrastructure planning. Rainfall projections were generated with the CNRM-CM6-1 global climate model under Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) for moderate (SSP2-4.5) and high (SSP5-8.5) emission [...]

by Adeeb Zaid  , Husam Al-Ziyadi  , Jacob Wekalao  and Prasenjit Maity

Received: 08 July 2026;  Published: 11 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2603011

Photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes using semiconductor materials has been widely investigated for wastewater treatment. Yet, high activity reported under controlled laboratory conditions does not necessarily translate into practical treatment performance. This review evaluates the hypothesis that rare-earth (RE) doping can improve metal-oxide [...]

by María E. Raygoza-Limón  , Gabriel Trujillo-Hernández  , José Alejandro Amezquita Garcia  , Abelardo Mercado-Herrera  , Juan Carlos Ling-López  and Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico

Received: 15 April 2026;  Published: 11 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2603018

This study evaluates the carbon-related performance of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems under different electricity-generation mixes using a literature-based, scenario-oriented life-cycle GHG emissions assessment. A 1 MWp utility-scale crystalline-silicon PV reference system was defined with an annual electricity generation of 1,640 MWh, a 30 [...]

by Kathryn L White  , Carol Crochet  and Maheswaran Pitchaimuthu

Received: 09 April 2026;  Published: 11 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2603275

Outcomes in liver transplantation remain constrained by challenges in donor selection, organ allocation, and long-term graft survival, and traditional scoring systems such as MELD, SOFT, and the Donor Risk Index have well-recognized limitations in capturing the nonlinear complexity of transplant data. Artificial intelligence (AI), including machine [...]

by Wilson C. Chin

Received: 20 June 2026;  Published: 11 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2603017

Knowledge of permeability, which measures a rock formation’s resistance to fluid flow, is essential to energy exploration, oilfield development and economic viability, since its value directly relates to cash flow and outlay: the greater permeability is, the faster monetary gains are realized, the lower the initial investment required. Formation testi [...]

by Ishak Pacal

Received: 06 June 2026;  Published: 09 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2603352

Accurate brain tumor classification from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains difficult because glioma, meningioma, and pituitary tumors may exhibit overlapping enhancement, morphology, and slice-dependent appearance. This study presents a controlled comparison of Vision Transformer, Data-efficient Image Transformer (DeiT), Swin Transformer, BEiT [...]

by Kevin Liu  , Wenbiao LU  and Kaiyu Xiao

Received: 06 April 2026;  Published: 09 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2603021

Trace minerals (Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, I and Se) are essential components of numerous enzymes thus indispensable for metabolism, immunity, growth and reproduction. Inorganic forms of these minerals (ITM) are widely used in the poultry industry often with much in excess in order to cover various uncertainties, resulting in not only oxidative deterioration of [...]

by Wilson C. Chin

Received: 25 May 2026;  Published: 09 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2603016

Understanding anisotropy in reservoir dynamics is essential to energy exploration, oilfield development and economic viability since this indicator describes the natural flow directions preferred by the underground fluid. Quantifying its effects allows oil companies to design drilling programs and production facilities that extract the greatest benefit [...]

by Ashraf Osman  , Bira Wafaei Baneh  , Masoud Rahmati Deiranloei  and Koosha Wafaei Baneh

Received: 15 December 2025;  Published: 07 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2603019

This research addresses how BIM can help manage the construction of post-disaster settlements utilizing the MiC technique. First, previous research work in this field is reviewed. Then, the challenges explored through literature synthesis and prioritization of BIM usage in the management of MiC projects were identified based on the qualitative opinions [...]

by Tekin Ahmet Serel  , Onur Ertunç  , Merve Meryem Kıran  , Esra Şengül  , Zeynep Ruken Hakkoymaz  and Eda Uysal Aydın

Received: 11 February 2026;  Published: 07 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2603357

Tumor mutational burden (TMB) is a critical biomarker associated with the response to immunotherapy in prostate cancer. The heterogeneity of tumors can complicate the prediction of TMB, making reliable detection essential for effective treatment planning. Recent advancements in deep learning (DL) have facilitated the analysis of histopathological images [...]

by Md Arif Sakil  , Shagata Islam Shorna  , Maisha Rahman  , Tahmina Akter  , Prodipto Bishnu Angon  , Arpita Rani Roy  and Mohammed Arif Sadik Polash

Received: 07 October 2025;  Published: 04 September 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2603356

Salinity and drought stresses induced by climate change pose critical threats to global food security, necessitating a comprehensive insight of plant adaptive mechanisms at the genomic level. This review brings together recent advances in identifying genes, regulatory networks, and evolutionary strategies underlying plant responses to osmotic stress [...]

by Alejandro Valencia-Arias  , Jorge Eugenio Cabrejos Barriga  and Cesar Alberto García Espinoza

Received: 04 February 2026;  Published: 31 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2603030

The presence of arsenic in groundwater poses a significant threat to public health, particularly in rural areas lacking access to treatment technologies. In Mórrope, concentrations exceeding regulatory limits have been detected, necessitating sustainable solutions. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of sugarcane bagasse as a [...]

by S.L. Jany Shabu  , L. Lakshmanan  , J. Refonaa  , S. Dhamodaran  , Aimin Li  and Saurav Mallik

Received: 25 May 2026;  Published: 28 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2603351

Histological heterogeneity and complex imaging patterns make brain tumour diagnosis difficult. In order to make timely clinical decisions and plan personalised treatment, MRI multi-class brain tumour classification must be accurate. Expert evaluation in conventional image interpretation increases diagnostic burden and inter-observer variability. While [...]

by Alfonso Pellegrino  and Alessandro Stasi

Received: 16 January 2026;  Published: 27 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2603355

This bibliometric review analyzes 387 Scopus-indexed publications (1970-2025) on the relationship between genetics and education, retrieved with the query (“Genetics” AND “Academic Performance”) OR (“Heritability” AND “Education”). Research output was minimal until the 2000s, then expanded rapidly with the rise of twin cohorts and, after [...]

by Vinayak Kaushal  , Dipro Biswas  and Amey Kashyap

Received: 30 May 2026;  Published: 27 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2603029

Amid accelerating Arctic warming-occurring at nearly four times the global rate-cold-region infrastructure faces escalating risks from permafrost thaw, sea-level rise, and compound climate stressors. This study presents a 25-year (2001-2026) review combining bibliometric analysis with a six-nation comparative synthesis to evaluate infrastructure vulnera [...]

by Ioannis Syros  , Anna Tsourdini  , Blossom Fernandes  and Xenia Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous

Received: 25 November 2025;  Published: 27 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2603350

The present study examined the effectiveness of a transdiagnostic intervention programme, Super Skills for Life (SSL), in children with clinical anxiety. SSL, in addition to the principles of cognitive and behavioral therapy, also incorporates video feedback and cognitive preparation as essential components of the treatment. The program was implemented [...]

by Ovis D. Irefu  , Godslove I. Ebiega  , Terdoo M. Dugeri  and Seyi J. Fanifosi

Received: 29 April 2026;  Published: 26 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2603015

Renewable energy systems play a critical role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting energy sustainability. Conventional battery storage remains the dominant but problematic solution for intermittency management in off-grid renewable energy systems (RES), imposing high capital costs ($150-400/kWh for lithium-ion), short replacement cycles of 3-15 [...]

by Aqshal Radiva Eryadana  , Eriawan Agung Nugroho  , Muhammad Kemal Thariq Ibrahim  , Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa  , Ardy Santosa  , Mohamad Adi Soedarso  , Nanda Daniswara  , Sofyan Rais Addin  , Dimas Sindhu Wibisono  , Fandy Wicaksono  and Donny Austine Wibisisono

Received: 24 May 2026;  Published: 25 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.transplant.2603274

Multiple renal arteries in living-donor kidney transplantation create technical challenges, but their effect on clinical outcomes is unclear. This review assessed whether grafts with multiple renal arteries differ in short-term outcomes compared with single renal artery grafts. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines and PROSPERO registration, a systematic [...]

by Máximo Augusto Poggio Sendra  and A. Guillermo Bracamonte

Received: 02 February 2026;  Published: 25 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpse.2603018

In this commentary article, the discussion is about how optics from tiny-sized structures formed by a few atoms and molecules was the beginning of higher-sized effects and phenomena forming part of micro- and macro-sized materials with targeted functions, smart responses, and instrumentation of varied dimensions used daily for well-being. In this manner [...]

by Nilesh Sankeshware  , Ayesha Mulla  , Shrikant Hulkane  , Asmita Prabhune  , Ibrahim M. Banat  and Surekha K. Satpute

Received: 26 April 2026;  Published: 25 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpm.2603007

Since 1894, hydrogels (HGs) have advanced from simple water-swollen colloids to poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (pHEMA)-based biomedical materials introduced in 1960. Further, the journey continued towards innovative, stimuli-responsive hybrid systems in 2025. Once limited to wound dressings and contact lenses, HGs have now formed a multi-billion [...]